Books by Lauren Groff
“This book reimagines the life of 12th century poet Marie de France, imagining her as an abbess in England. She’s a character of extraordinary will; she envisages this female-only utopia and sets about realising that dream. She’s a very charismatic, skilled leader who knows how to manipulate people.” Read more...
Five of the Best Feminist Historical Novels
Flora Carr, Novelist
“It is incredibly powerful to read a story about a growing love, and how there are cracks in the façade.” Read more...
The Best Books for Surviving Your Twenties
Dana Schwartz, Memoirist
Interviews where books by Lauren Groff were recommended
The Best Books for Surviving Your Twenties, recommended by Dana Schwartz
The sheer number of choices facing us during our twenties can be overwhelming, says the memoirist and humorist Dana Schwartz. But there’s no need to panic. Here she selects five brilliant books which will help you navigate early adulthood.
Five of the Best Feminist Historical Novels, recommended by Flora Carr
In recent years there has been a boom in fiction that reimagines stories of the past—tales that have traditionally been told by men—through female eyes. Here, the writer Flora Carr recommends five of the best feminist historical novels, and reflects on the role of historical fiction in enhancing our understanding of the past.
